Regulations
Composite Flight Plan
Definition
A flight plan combining IFR and VFR segments. The pilot files the IFR portion through ATC and conducts the VFR portion independently. Useful when IFR procedures are not available at departure or destination.
Related Terms
Instrument Flight Rules(IFR)
Flight rules requiring navigation solely by reference to flight instruments. IFR...
Visual Flight Rules(VFR)
Flight rules allowing pilots to navigate by visual reference to the ground and o...
Flight Plan
A document filed with ATC containing intended flight details including route, al...
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